Is it okay to turn your receiver on and off each time I watch TV?

[david4455]

I just bought a Harmony Remote....I love it. Normally I leave my Dish receiver 508 on during the day and then turn it off at bedtime With the Harmony remote I can turn my receiver on and off with each "activity " I program.... but I am not sure if that is too much wear and tear on the receiver to keep turning it on and off like that ....

thoughts?

 

[gbjbany]

I have always done this with my 501 and 508, for the past 3 or 4 years. Never had a hardware issue with any, so I think you are fine.

 

[Ilya]

Since turning it off doesn't really power it down - it shouldn't make much difference.

 

[goaliebob99]

your better off turning your reciver off while your not watching it so it can take any epg and software updates